TTC after MC. Questions!!

Hi, just had a natural miscarriage at 6wks and have questions about TTC again. The doctor has suggested I wait for one cycle before trying again. How long has it taken for AF to arrive for other ladies on here? Should DH and I use protection while waiting? Is it dangerous to get pregnant before that first cycle? Or is it just for dating purposes?
Would love to hear the experiences of anyone else who's had a similar situation. How long did you bleed for after the MC started? Did you start TTC straight away?
Sorry for all the questions.... just really want some info and advice.
Thank you in advance :)

Hi, just had a natural miscarriage at 6wks and have questions about TTC again. The doctor has suggested I wait for one cycle before trying again. How long has it taken for AF to arrive for other ladies on here? Should DH and I use protection while waiting? Is it dangerous to get pregnant before that first cycle? Or is it just for dating purposes?
Would love to hear the experiences of anyone else who's had a similar situation. How long did you bleed for after the MC started? Did you start TTC straight away?
Sorry for all the questions.... just really want some info and advice.
Thank you in advance :)

How are you? I also m/c with 6 weeks two weeks ago. I am also a physician, but not an OB... I discussed with my OB and he told me we could start trying after the bleeding stopped, and it is exactly what we are doing. The important thing here is how was the m/c. I had a natural one, no need for any interventions and my uterus was clean after the m/c, nothing left. The fetus stopped to developed at week 4 and I started to bleed on week 6. I have 2 close friends that got pregnant just after the m/c (one in the same month (before AF) and the other one 1 month later), both have healthy and beautiful babies. So, my tip is: if you feel healthy and your m/c was natural, go for it... And good luck for all of us!

Dear MPais,

How are you? I also m/c with 6 weeks two weeks ago. I am also a physician, but not an OB... I discussed with my OB and he told me we could start trying after the bleeding stopped, and it is exactly what we are doing. The important thing here is how was the m/c. I had a natural one, no need for any interventions and my uterus was clean after the m/c, nothing left. The fetus stopped to developed at week 4 and I started to bleed on week 6. I have 2 close friends that got pregnant just after the m/c (one in the same month (before AF) and the other one 1 month later), both have healthy and beautiful babies. So, my tip is: if you feel healthy and your m/c was natural, go for it... And good luck for all of us!

Hi azig, thanks so much for the info. The miscarriage has been completely natural. Had the heavy bleeding and severe cramps last night and am still sore this morning although less bleeding. How did you know there was nothing left? Did you go for a scan? My doc has said that if I'm still bleeding in a week to go back so I assume that is a sign that not all is well. How long did you bleed for? Think you're right. I'll wait for the bleeding to completely stop and then see how I feel. How did your friends know they're dates if they didn't wait for a period? I can feel when I ovulate so if I feel that, I guess that's a good indicator. Thanks so much for your post

Hi azig, thanks so much for the info. The miscarriage has been completely natural. Had the heavy bleeding and severe cramps last night and am still sore this morning although less bleeding. How did you know there was nothing left? Did you go for a scan? My doc has said that if I'm still bleeding in a week to go back so I assume that is a sign that not all is well. How long did you bleed for? Think you're right. I'll wait for the bleeding to completely stop and then see how I feel. How did your friends know they're dates if they didn't wait for a period? I can feel when I ovulate so if I feel that, I guess that's a good indicator. Thanks so much for your post

Hi azig, thanks so much for the info. The miscarriage has been completely natural. Had the heavy bleeding and severe cramps last night and am still sore this morning although less bleeding. How did you know there was nothing left? Did you go for a scan? My doc has said that if I'm still bleeding in a week to go back so I assume that is a sign that not all is well. How long did you bleed for? Think you're right. I'll wait for the bleeding to completely stop and then see how I feel. How did your friends know they're dates if they didn't wait for a period? I can feel when I ovulate so if I feel that, I guess that's a good indicator. Thanks so much for your post

Hi azig, thanks so much for the info. The miscarriage has been completely natural. Had the heavy bleeding and severe cramps last night and am still sore this morning although less bleeding. How did you know there was nothing left? Did you go for a scan? My doc has said that if I'm still bleeding in a week to go back so I assume that is a sign that not all is well. How long did you bleed for? Think you're right. I'll wait for the bleeding to completely stop and then see how I feel. How did your friends know they're dates if they didn't wait for a period? I can feel when I ovulate so if I feel that, I guess that's a good indicator. Thanks so much for your post

I had a chemical pregnancy (loss at 5 wks, only knew I was pg for about six days) that started on June 22. Bled for about six- seven days. I was doing IUI and wasn't sure when to try again - I googled extensively but everyone had a different opinion. On July 7th I started to have ovulation cramps so I went I'm for an ultrasound just to see if I really was. My lining was a little thin - 6 mm - but they said I had released an egg and could do another IUI if I wanted to take the chance. I'm now 29 wks pg with a healthy baby boy. That's just my story, again there could always be medical reasons to hold off a cycle or two, and of course not everyone who miscarries gets pg right away. But just letting you know for me it was the right choice to try again instead of waiting. Good luck & sorry for your loss!

I had a chemical pregnancy (loss at 5 wks, only knew I was pg for about six days) that started on June 22. Bled for about six- seven days. I was doing IUI and wasn't sure when to try again - I googled extensively but everyone had a different opinion. On July 7th I started to have ovulation cramps so I went I'm for an ultrasound just to see if I really was. My lining was a little thin - 6 mm - but they said I had released an egg and could do another IUI if I wanted to take the chance. I'm now 29 wks pg with a healthy baby boy. That's just my story, again there could always be medical reasons to hold off a cycle or two, and of course not everyone who miscarries gets pg right away. But just letting you know for me it was the right choice to try again instead of waiting. Good luck & sorry for your loss!

Hi wottadoll, thanks for your post. I'm sitting in the EPU waiting room waiting for a scan so going to ask the doc all my questions. Still bleeding and still in pain :( Just want it all to be over so I can start over again.

Hi wottadoll, thanks for your post. I'm sitting in the EPU waiting room waiting for a scan so going to ask the doc all my questions. Still bleeding and still in pain :( Just want it all to be over so I can start over again.

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